Vamp Up Project

Vamp Up Project

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 Vamp Up Project

The project "Vado Multimodal Platform rail/road terminal intermodal connections optimization and Upgrading (VAMP UP)" - Action 2015-IT-TM-0312-M is co-financed by DG Move within the CEF-Transport program.

The proposal was submitted to the CEF 2015 call by the Port Authority of Savona in partnership with Vado Intermodal Operator (VIO) spa, with the aim to support the improvement plan of the railway last mile of the port of Vado Ligure, through the execution of studies and works (civil and railway works, software development) to be implemented between 1 March 2016 and 31 October 2020.

The action is part of the Global Project for the enhancement of the multimodal node of Vado Ligure centered on the realisation of the port Multipurpose Platform (in operation since February 2020) and aimed at improving the connections between the node and the Rhine-Alpine and Mediterranean EU corridors.

Vamp Up contributes to the sustainability and competitiveness of the Trans-European Transport Network, by strengthening the accessibility from South to European markets, promoting the use of railways and promoting the integration between modes of transport.

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Partner AdSPMLO and VIO
Max Eligible Cost: Total 10.406.049 €. AdSPMLO: 6.206.049 € and VIO: 4.200.000 €
Max EU Contribution: Total: 1.658.224 €. AdSPMLO: 1.003.024 €. VIO: 655.200 €

Vamp Up Project Activities

Project managment: The Vamp Up project originated from the proposal submitted to the CEF 2015 call by the Port Authority of Savona and VIO Intermodal Operator spa and approved by the European Commission on July 8, 2016.

The project activities were launched on 31 March 2016, in accordance to the workplan of the Grant Agreement signed on 28/10/2016 between the INEA Agency and the two beneficiaries.

Following the merger between the Port Authorities of Genoa and Savona sanctioned by Decree Law 169/2016, which established the new Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea, on 12 September 2017 a first amendment to the Grant Agreement was signed to introduce the change in the coordinating beneficiary.

The reorganization of the new Authority and other complexities that have occurred (changes to the national regulatory context, collapse of the Morandi bridge, fire of the Port Authority's headquarters in Savona) have slowed down the progress of the project and a second amendment to the Grant Agreement, signed on 14 February 2020, established the extension of the project from the original deadline scheduled for 31/07/2019 to 31/10/2020.

As reported in the Action Status Report 2020, as of 31/12/2019 the project reached 17 of the 19 planned milestones, for a technical progress equal to 98% of the overall activity.

Communication: The Communication Plan of the project was approved on June 30 2017 and since the start of the action, ample visibility was given to the activities and to the EU contribution. Roll-ups, leaflet and multimedia were created, according to a coordinated image, and used at the various events where the Vamp Up project was presented. In addition, evidence was given to the support of the EU on the construction site signs.

On 19 September 2016 the kick-off meeting project was held in Vado Ligure, in the presence of the coordinator of the Rhine Alpine corridor Pawel Wojciechowski. On 15 December 2016, the project was presented to the stakeholders (institutions and port and logistics operators).

In 2017, a specific event was organized during the Transport Logistic fair in Munich, and the project was presented at the international conferences "Motorways of the Sea. The Maritime Dimension of TEN -T Network" (Trieste, March 2017) and "Multimodality and Logistics in Ports" (Huelva, December 2017).

The central event of Vamp Up's communication activities took place on October 2 2017 in Genoa, at the Port Authority’s premises, Palazzo San Giorgio, where the workshop “Ports, intermodality and logistics in the Rhine-Alpine Corridor" was held, in the presence of the coordinators of corridor Wojciechowski (Rhine-Alpine), Secchi (Atlantic), and Simpson (MoS).

In 2018 and 2019, information was given on the progress of the project during various international events in which the Port Authority participated, including Fast Trade Lane Corridor Conference (Casablanca, January 2018) Fruit Logistica (Berlin, February 2018 and 2019 ); Breakbulk Europe (Bremen, May 2018 and 2019), Transport Logistic (Munich, June 2019) and on the occasion of meetings organized at the headquarters of the Port Authority.

Vamp Up Project Activity 1

Construction of the connecting bridge.

Construction of the road connection between the new port platform and the intermodal terminal.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONNECTING BRIDGE

Beneficiary: Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale

The new port area of the multipurpose platform is connected with the nearby intermodal and logistics area by a road bridge overpassing the coastal urban road.

The bridge, for an overall lenght of 440 m, includes five lanes, three of which lead to the port gates and two to the new intermodal terminal.

The Vamp Up Action focused on the construction of the two lanes of the bridge and the correspondent ramps, reserved to truck flows between the platform and the intermodal terminal, for a total length of 405 and 350 m respectively.

Works have started on July 1, 2015 (eligible since March 1 2016) and were completed on December 31 2019. Specifically, the following works were implemented:

  • metallic bridge deck (120 m / 4 reinforced concrete pillars)
  • two concrete ramps - intermodal terminal side (228 m / 7 reinforced concrete pillars, 172 m / 5 reinforced concrete pillars)
  • concrete ramp - multipurpose platform side (68 m)
  • finishing works (soundproof barriers, stretched metal sheet coverage, Customs fences, road lighting system, drainage system, flowerbeds)

Vamp Up Project Activity 2

Vado Ligure Intermodal Terminal railyard optimisation.

Renovation of the rail tracks, construction of the railway gate and realisation of the terminal auxiliary systems.

VADO LIGURE INTERMODAL TERMINAL RAILYARD OPTIMISATION

Beneficiary: VIO Intermodal Operator S.P.A.

With the aim to improve the efficiency of railway transport between the port of Vado Ligure and the European hinterland, the existing railway facilities have been rearranged by improving the operating area, revamping the rail facilities and extending tracks up to the maximum size compatible with the available spaces. Finally, the rail gate portal has been installed over the track along the Intermodal Terminal railway link, for the automated control of train flows. Today a three-track railyard with a working length of 450 meters is operating, able to handle a traffic of 8 couples of trains per day. Works have started on July 1, 2017 and were completed on July 31, 2018. Specifically, the following works were implemented: Rearrangement of the railyard

  • three 450 m new operating tracks
  • Revision of connecting tracks
  • New switches and bumpers

Auxiliary works

  • Terminal Paving
  • Terminal lighting and drainage system
  • Noise fences
  • Rail Gate equipped with traffic control devices
  • Rail Gate Automation System

Vamp Up Project Activity 3

Vado Multimodal System last mile connection improvement preliminary analysis.

Preparatory studies for the realisation of an IT railway management system, for the renewal of the Vado Zona Industriale Station rail facilities, and for the automation of the last mile signalling system.

VADO MULTIMODAL SYSTEM LAST MILE CONNECTION IMPROVEMENT STUDIES

Beneficiary: Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale

Within the Vamp Up project, further measures were investigated, aimed to increase the efficiency of rail last mile operations in Vado Ligure, through rail infrastructure improvement and technological innovation. Specifically, the following studies were carried out:

  • Preliminary study for the improvement of the Vado Ligure Station facilities
  • Preliminary study for the implementation of a Computerized Signalling System
  • Analysis on process and information flows for the technical design of the rail last mile traffic management system

The latter is being used by the Port Authority as a reference model to be extended to the whole port network of the North West Ligurian Sea and implemented within the E-bridge project (CEF Action 2018-IT-TM0134-S).

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Vamp Up Project Activity 4

Multimodal Platform Railway Gate automation.

Implementation of the gate automation system for the train flows control.

MULTIMODAL PLATFORM RAILWAY GATE AUTOMATION

Beneficiary: Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale

In order to accomplish the Rail Gate Automation, power and optic fyber connections have been realised. Besides, the digital interface has been implemented, ensuring interoperability and dialogue between the Gate System and the PCS and enabling data and rail management operating information sharing (gate status; gate opening/closure commands; device diagnostics, malfunction alerts...). The gate is ready to perform Customs automated controls on inbound and outbound trains, according to the procedures under definition by the Italian Customs Agency (Vamp Up project stakeholder). Tuning and testing of the Gate have been completed in October 2020. Specifically, the following activities have been realised: Physical infrastructure

  • cable conduit between the Railway Gate and the Road Gates
  • power cables connecting the Railway Gate with the power supply
  • fiber-optic cables linking the Railway Gate and the Data Processing Center

Digital infrastructure

  • Rail Gate-PCS/Customs/Rail Operation IT connector
  • Gate control Dashboard

Vamp Up Project Timeline

Year 2016

16/02/2016

Proposal submission - 2015 CEF Call

08/07/2016

Proposal selected for contribution by the EU Commission

19/09/2016

Kick off meeting

28/10/2016

Grant Agreement Signature

15/12/2016

First stakeholder meeting

31/12/2016

Action Progress: 14%
Year 2017

02/10/2017

Kick off conference

31/12/2017

Action Progress: 76%
Year 2018

31/01/2018

Intermodal Terminal completion

31/06/2018

Railway Last Mile preliminary studies completion

31/12/2018

Action Progress: 90%
Year 2019

31/12/2019

Connecting bridge completion Action Progress: 98%
Year 2020

28/01/2020

First Train operated on the new railway infrastructure

12/02/2020

New Vado Ligure Container Terminal commercial opening

31/10/2020

Railway Gate Automation implemented Vamp Up Action completed

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